Publications by authors named "E Assarsson"
Objectives: Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) is classified as a human carcinogen. Occupational Cr(VI) exposure can occur during different work processes, but the current exposure to Cr(VI) at Swedish workplaces is unknown.
Methods: This cross-sectional study (SafeChrom) recruited non-smoking men and women from 14 companies with potential Cr(VI) exposure (n = 113) and controls from 6 companies without Cr(VI) exposure (n = 72).
Background: Treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is a substantial burden to healthcare systems worldwide. New tools are needed to improve precision of treatment by optimizing the balance between efficacy, safety, and cost. We developed a high-throughput multi-marker decision support instrument which simultaneously quantifies proteins associated with CVD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Welders are exposed to gas and particle emissions that can cause severe lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. It is difficult to detect COPD early and therefore mitigating measures may be delayed. The aim of this study was to investigate lung health in welders and evaluate new sensitive methods with potential to assess early onset pulmonary changes in occupational settings.
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- - The study examined the impact of cleaning sprays on professional cleaners, revealing that 77% reported using sprays, which significantly increased their risk of experiencing respiratory and eye symptoms compared to other cleaning methods.
- - A chamber study with cleaning workers showed that switching from sprays to foam and water-remoistened cloths resulted in reduced airborne particles and better respiratory performance, demonstrating less strain on the airways.
- - Despite the changes in cleaning methods, the physical workload remained high for workers, emphasizing the need for better ergonomic practices in the cleaning industry.
Background: The filaggrin gene (FLG) plays a role in skin diseases, with the skin barrier function being impaired in FLG null carriers. The role of FLG status in relation to nickel penetration into the skin remains unclear.
Objectives: To elucidate the association between FLG status and nickel penetration into stratum corneum (SC) in individuals without self-reported history of nickel allergy.